The richest country in the south america?

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As of 2025, the richest country in South America by GDP per capita (PPP) is Guyana, with a staggering $94,258 per person. Here's a breakdown of the top contenders:

Top 5 Richest South American Countries (by GDP per capita, PPP)

Rank	Country	GDP per Capita (PPP)	Key Economic Drivers
1	Guyana	$94,258	Oil production, gold, agriculture
2	Uruguay	$37,060	Agriculture, renewable energy, services
3	Chile	$35,146	Copper & lithium mining, manufacturing
4	Argentina	$31,379	Agriculture, oil, manufacturing
5	Brazil	$23,238	Agriculture, mining, manufacturing

Why Guyana?Guyana's meteoric rise is largely due to the discovery and exploitation of massive offshore oil reserves. Since 2015, the country has transformed from one of the poorest in the region to the fastest-growing economy in the world, with oil now accounting for over half of its GDP.
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